Bachelor's Degree Level Paraprofessional with Student Transportation at menta in Galesburg, IL

Job description

• AS A BACHELOR'S DEGREE LEVEL PARAPROFESSIONAL WITH THE MENTA EDUCATION GROUP, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WORKING WITH CLASSROOM INSTRUCTORS AND STAFF TO OFFER TARGETED TEACHING AND SUPPORT TO STUDENTS IN THE CLASSROOM, AS WELL AS GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ALL STUDENTS IN THE SCHOOL.
• Ability to obtain Substitute Teacher Certification
• Must have Valid Driver's License and be willing to use School Van to transport students before & after school.
• Monday-Friday: Hours vary depending out Transportation Route responsibilities: 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Benefits & Paid Benefit Time Off. See Benefits Section.

Responsibilities

• Substitute Teach as needed; Act as a Paraprofessional as needed
• Manage classroom behaviors
• Report behavioral concerns of students to appropriate staff
• Implement and maintain behavioral program policies and data
• Maintain classroom order and safety (Security)Provide general supervision of students inside the school setting
• Assist in the prevention and management of incidents of non-compliance and/or escalation in behavior
• Maintain alertness for problems likely to disrupt the educational process or to be a safety concern and correct and report these conditions Respond to emergency situations
• Provide interventions to students to assist in managing behaviors
• Think quickly, independently, and tactfully

Requirements

• Required: Bachelor's Degree*
• *Bachelor's Degree ideally in one of the following disciplines: an Education-related field, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social Work, Health & Human Services, Kinesiology or a Sports or Physical Education/Recreation related field
• Substitute Teacher Certificate is required Security or Juvenile Justice background is helpful
• Military Veterans are encouraged to apply
• At least 23 years of age
• Able to work with high-risk special needs students
• Good driving record and willing and able to drive student van is strongly preferred

Skills

Required

• Substitute Teacher Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Classroom management
• Behavioral intervention
• Emergency response
• Communication and reporting
• Quick thinking and tact

Preferred

• Security or Juvenile Justice background
• Good driving record

Benefits

• In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
• https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
• Please refer to the "Classroom Support" section for this position's category
• Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit: https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/
• $24.54 - $27.06 an hour